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Tepp implements ninth-grade check-ins to support high school transition

Claire Kim, co-Editor in Chief • March 13, 2024

Freshmen can fill out a Google Form linked in the Student Newsletter to sign up for a time slot.

Auditions generate excitement for fall play

Annika Rock, RubicOnline • September 21, 2019

Auditions for "The Madwoman of Chaillot" were held this past Thursday and Friday in the Driscoll commons.

9th graders at ease with end of quarter grades

Chloe Morse, Rubiconline Writer • October 24, 2016

9th graders reflect on their first quarter in the upper school and the stress or ease it brings

Freshmen Orientation transitions Class of 2020 into Upper School

Clare Tipler, Online Production Manager • August 26, 2016

Freshmen are welcomed to the Randolph Campus on Aug. 26 to get to know both the Upper School and each other.

First year athletes try new sports, gain confidence

Kaia Larsen, Staff Writer • May 31, 2016

First year athletes give everything in their first season with their new sport while being supported by fellow team mates and coaches.

Excuse freshman from Q4 Study Halls

Claire Hallaway, Staff Writer • March 19, 2016

Administration should replace freshman study halls with free periods to increase productivity.

Even as privileges begin, freshmen remain in study hall

Lexi Hilton, Staff Writer • May 20, 2015

In the past, students had to be on the Honor Roll (minimum 3.5 GPA) to replace study hall periods with free periods near the end of the year.

Freshmen celebrate Shakespeare during Macbeth Fest

Nina Zietlow, Feature Editor • March 12, 2015

Freshmen perform scenes from Macbeth during the Macbeth fest.

Freshman retreat moves to later in the year and new location

Emily Thissen, Staff Writer • October 30, 2013

The St. Paul Academy and Summit School ninth grade retreat has been a way for freshman to get to know each other and build friendships during the first days of school. This year, rather than having it...

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Thomas Chen, Director of RubicOnline
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